What are the responsibilities and job description for the Post Harvest Manager position at Morning Dew Cultivars?
Morning Dew Cultivars is seeking a dedicated and experienced Post-Harvest Manager.
Key responsibilities include:
- Proficiency in METRC
- Strong management skills
- Processing and Quality Control: Ensuring high-quality cannabis through effective drying, trimming, and curing techniques, with a focus on maintaining product integrity.
- Environmental Control: Managing environmentals (temperature, humidity, airflow) to optimize curing and prevent quality issues, while implementing standard operating procedures.
- Inventory and Yield Management: Tracking post-harvest inventory and yield using seed-to-sale systems, analyzing metrics to minimize loss and maximize value.
- Staff Training and Management: Leading and training a post-harvest team to ensure productivity, quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Process Optimization: Using lean management to improve workflows and efficiency, while identifying best practices to enhance speed and quality.
- Health and Safety Compliance: Enforcing OSHA guidelines and state cannabis regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
- Data Management: Analyzing key data related to yield, processing times, and waste, to support operational improvements.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring accurate tracking and documentation of the post-harvest process for compliance with state laws.
- Packaging and Labeling: Overseeing packaging processes to meet regulatory standards, ensuring accurate labeling of products.
- Waste Management: Implementing environmentally responsible waste disposal practices and minimizing waste through repurposing strategies.
- Problem-Solving: Addressing real-time issues and adapting to production demands to maintain efficiency.
- Equipment Management: Maintaining and troubleshooting post-harvest equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
- Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Coordinating with cultivation team for smooth transitions from harvest to final product.
- Budget Control: Managing budgets and costs associated with operations, implementing cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality.
- Productivity Optimization: Focusing on maximizing productivity in the post-harvest process to meet production targets.
- Customer Knowledge: Aligning practices with customer preferences and industry trends to enhance product appeal.
This role requires strong organizational skills, regulatory knowledge, and a commitment to continuous improvement, ensuring the delivery of premium cannabis products. METRC proficiency is a requirement.
Other Requirements:
- Must be 21 years old, pass a background check
The Company is an at-will employer. Either an Associate or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Morning Dew Cultivars is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The Company complies with all laws prohibiting discrimination against employees and applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, or veterans' status.
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly: $22-$25 dependent upon experience
Benefits
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Orange, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $25.00 per hour
Experience:
- Post Harvest Cannabis Management: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Orange, MA 01364 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $25